balance
US /ˈbæl.əns/
UK /ˈbæl.əns/
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平衡
an even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady
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She lost her balance and fell.
她失去平衡摔倒了。
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The tightrope walker maintained perfect balance.
走鋼絲的人保持著完美的平衡。
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平衡, 均衡
a situation in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions
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We need to find a balance between work and leisure.
我們需要在工作和休閒之間找到平衡。
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The ecosystem maintains a delicate balance.
生態系統維持著微妙的平衡。
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餘額
an amount of money in a bank account
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Check your account balance regularly.
定期查看您的帳戶餘額。
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My current balance is insufficient for this purchase.
我目前的餘額不足以支付這次購買。
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平衡, 權衡
to compare the relative importance of (two or more contrasting elements)
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You need to balance your diet with exercise.
你需要平衡飲食和運動。
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The committee tried to balance the needs of all stakeholders.
委員會試圖平衡所有利益相關者的需求。